There is always something happening in Dubai whether it be an international sporting event, shopping, world class entertainment including festivals, music and cultural programs. Dubai has great indoor attractions, enough to keep a person well entertained in a pleasant, cool environment. Dubai is a shoppers paradise, with the very best the work has to offer--and more. Dubai has terrific museums, with archaeological artifact dating back thousands of years. The pearl industry was very important before the discovery of the huge oil fields that now bring untold wealth the United Arab Emirates.